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Originally Posted by renormalised
This is precisely a case of where people with an incomplete and inaccurate knowledge of what they're talking about can get things quite wrong and end up misinforming and confusing other people, who don't know.
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That's people like me. Couldn't agree more, Carl.
As I said before... hard enough trying to learn as it is without being confused with theories such as this.
But as Craig said, I think I'd better give this theory of his a wide berth.
I am just so glad, and so incredibly grateful to you guys that when something confuses me, I'm able to bring it up with you'll for discussion and help me in a very respectful manner.
I thank you all for taking the time out.
I have a huge respect for Mr John Dobson regarding the hard work he did with the famous "Sidewalk Astronomers" in showing the night sky to the masses, including the famous dobsonian telescope which again, brought telescope affordability to the masses. I myself, am very thankful to him as I own a 10" dobsonian.
The link that I supplied (you may have noticed) is part of a 5 part series which runs for an hour. I highly recommend it being watched- it focuses mainly on his life, how he brought astronomy to the masses, and of course telescope making. A very interesting and enjoyable interview. He certainly has a bit of attitude tho doesn't he, but I still find him quite likable.
The interview is conducted by Mike Simmonds from "Astronomers Without Borders".
P.S.
Oh I nearly forgot, thank you also for making it clearer to me regarding the star just found.